Taxes April 28, 2026
Massachusetts Tax Preparers Charged in Connection with Using Fraudulent Returns to Buy House
Five Massachusetts residents have been indicted on money laundering and fraud charges in connection with a tax scheme based in Chelsea.
General News March 21, 2025
Trump Administration Says Court Ruling on DOGE Could Shut Down or Delay Social Security
The Trump administration is threatening to all but shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a judge’s ruling blocking activities by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency — an action that could delay payments to millions of beneficiaries caught in the middle of the legal battle.
Taxes March 20, 2025
Trump Administration Confirms It Will Ask IRS for Information on Undocumented Taxpayers
The Trump administration acknowledged on March 19 in federal court that it is seeking confidential information from the IRS on immigrants, which could result in the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Payroll March 20, 2025
Musk Says Targeting Social Security and Medicare Fraud are Key Focus for Cuts
Trump repeated that pledge to Fox News’ "Sunday Morning Futures," saying that he wouldn’t reduce legitimate entitlement benefits but would go after improper payments.
General News March 19, 2025
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Sees Slower Growth and Higher Inflation
Federal Reserve officials held their benchmark interest rate steady for a second straight meeting, though they telegraphed expectations for slower economic growth and higher inflation.
General News March 19, 2025
Alabama Accountant Pleads Guilty After Sexual Abuse of Kids Revealed on Florida Vacation
Paul Victor Yother, 44, pleaded guilty March 13 to four counts of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, and 11 counts of unlawful possession of obscene matter. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Taxes March 19, 2025
Child Tax Credits, a Longtime Liberal Priority, Find Favor in Republican States
If an Indiana or Ohio bill passes, it would mark the first time a GOP-led state implemented a refundable child tax credit.
Payroll March 19, 2025
Social Security to Require Identity Checks in Fraud Crackdown
The Social Security Administration will add new procedures requiring beneficiaries to prove their identity before claiming benefits or changing their direct deposit instructions, as part of an effort to crack down on fraud.
Payroll March 19, 2025
Survey: You’re More Likely to Get a Raise if You Learned About Money as a Kid
Financial experts advise parents to initiate money conversations with their children as early as possible to normalize financial learning and planning.
Small Business March 19, 2025
4 Tips for Starting a Side Hustle at Any Age
When it comes to launching a side hustle after years of experience in the working world, you have a choice: Either start your own business or join an existing side hustle platform that matches people with opportunities.
Taxes March 18, 2025
Michigan House OKs Cut to State’s Personal Income Tax Rate
The Michigan House on Tuesday voted 65-43 to lower the state's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, with several Democratic lawmakers joining Republicans in support of the measure.
Staffing March 18, 2025
Why the Return of 5 Days in the Office is Unlikely for Many Workers
The reasons for such arrangements often revolve around work-life balance: Employees have better ability to pick up kids from school, care for an aging parent and more when they can physically be anywhere and don’t have to deal with commuter traffic.
Financial Reporting March 18, 2025
Trump Nominates Michelle Bowman as Vice Chair of Supervision for Federal Reserve
Bowman is expected to support a lighter touch on bank regulation than her predecessor, Michael Barr. She has been a sharp critic of a landmark plan to require banks to hold more capital unveiled in 2023.